The Clinch River Nuclear Site (CRNS) is a project site owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA). It was originally the site of the Clinch River Breeder Reactor Project.
| Clinch River Nuclear Site | |
|---|---|
 Artistic rendering of the Clinch River small modular reactor (SMR) facility | |
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| Country | United States |
| Location | Oak Ridge, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°53′24″N 84°22′57″W / 35.89000°N 84.38250°W |
| Status | Proposed |
| Owner(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Operator(s) | Tennessee Valley Authority |
| Nuclear power station | |
| Reactor type | Small modular reactor (SMR) |
| Cooling source | Clinch River |
In February 2022, the site was announced as the first location of a small modular reactor as part of the TVA's New Nuclear Program, which was approved the same year.[1][2]
GE-Hitachi Small Modular Reactor (SMR) edit
In August 2022, TVA announced a signed agreement with GE-Hitachi to plan and license a BWRX-300 small modular reactor at the site.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ "TVA Board Authorizes New Nuclear Program to Explore Innovative Technology". Tennessee Valley Authority. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Derr, Emma (February 2022). "TVA Establishes New Nuclear Program". Nuclear Energy Institute. Retrieved February 20, 2022.
- ^ Authority, Tennessee Valley. "TVA Reports Third Quarter Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2023-02-14.
- ^ "11 Big Wins for Nuclear Energy in 2022". Energy.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-14.